The annual South Haven Jazz Festival returns for its eighth year on September 12-13, 2025. Admission to the festival is free.
“We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025 festival,” said Larry Brown, chairperson of the South Haven Jazz Festival. “This year’s event will be a full two day celebration of creativity and live music, and we can’t wait to share it with the South Haven community.”
The full schedule of performances includes music from Tim Coffman with the LEJ Big Band, Edye Evans
Hyde with the Terry Lower Trio, the Jim Cooper Quartet, Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, Shout Section Big Band, DB Horns, and the Lana Hoffman Jazz Quartet.
“Visit South Haven is proud to support and sponsor this incredible community event,” said Jen Sistrunk, executive director of Visit South Haven. “We’re excited to enjoy another great festival with both locals and visitors alike.”
Festival performances will take place at Dyckman Park and the Huron Street Pavilion. Both stages are part of downtown South Haven’s social district, allowing event attendees to purchase a social district cup from participating businesses and bring them to the festival. Event organizers recommend attendees bring lawn chairs to easily move between the stages.www
For more details on the South Haven Jazz Festival, visit southhavenjazzfestival.com. Information about accommodations and other area events can be found at southhaven.org.
